Claudia vs Kiera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiera

Girl #982 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
264
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claudia Rank #1,091
Kiera Rank #982

Kiera is more popular, ranked #982 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

Kiera ___

  • Kiera Rose
  • Kiera Grace
  • Kiera Jane
  • Kiera Marie
  • Kiera Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

If you choose Kiera

Declan Fiona Liam Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudia or Kiera more popular?

Kiera is more popular, ranked #982 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Claudia and Kiera mean?

Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin). Kiera means "little dark one, dark-complexioned" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Claudia and Kiera boy or girl names?

Claudia is primarily a girl name. Kiera is primarily a girl name.

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